台灣學童近視問題嚴重，盛行率明顯高於全球平均。根據相關調查，小學一年級學童近視率已達 19.8%，到小學六年級升至 70.6%，國中三年級更接近九成（89.3%）。中華民國眼科醫學會理事長王一中醫師指出，多項研究顯示，近視發生年齡愈早、進展速度愈快，未來演變為高度近視及相關眼疾的風險也隨之提高，但若能及早介入控制，則有助於降低長期視力危害。

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Taiwanese defense analyst on Tuesday (March 26) posted satellite images of a mockup of the heart of Taipei designed for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to train in seizing ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The passage of controversial measures to expand the legislature’s powers has spurred the creation of a new protest group called the “Bluebird Movement.” On Tuesday (May 28), the ...

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former Military Intelligence Bureau Director Liu Te-liang (劉德良) said the number of Chinese spies in Taiwan is likely higher than the previous estimate of 5,000. China has been ...

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Legislative Yuan on Tuesday (May 30) passed amendments that substantially raise the fine for foreign nationals who overstay their visa. The amendments also increase the ...